In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, I have found it is necessary to not only stay focused, but also physically and mentally healthy in order to trudge my way through this.
Charles Hutchins
Charles Hutchins is president and CEO of Shed-N-Carport Pro in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. If you would like any help on improving spiritually, physically, mentally, and, of course, sales, text your name and email address to him at 502-418-8968.
Turn Adversity into an Opportunity
Only by God’s Grace have I been able to turn the adversity in my life into opportunities. I have always been able to find my way around roadblocks and hurdles that would’ve stopped me completely if I didn’t have the right attitude and mindset.
4 Ways to Make a Great First Sales Impression
“One of the easiest things in life is to judge others.” — Ernest Agyemang My parents always told me growing up to not judge a book by its cover. On the surface, that seems like a great rule to live by. In fact, I took my parents’ advice to heart[Read More…]
Be an Inspiration to Others in 2020!
As 2019 winds down, I can’t help but to be super excited about what I can accomplish in 2020! At the end of every year I tell myself that the next year is going to be my best ever! In late November and December, I spend time reflecting on the[Read More…]
You Create What You Believe!
“Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, the mind can achieve.” — Napoleon Hill The shed business, like any other business, is not easy, and I would be fooling myself to say it was. Your business is either growing or it’s not, and your thoughts play a huge role in[Read More…]
Do You Have Systems in Place to Stay Organized?
“A bad system will beat a good person every time.” — W. Edwards Deming Over the years, I have discovered the real importance of developing a system for all situations in my shed business in order to stay organized. A system when it comes to the sales process, processing the[Read More…]
Increase Your Sales by Asking Customers for Referrals
“Ask and God shall give to you. Search, and you will find. Knock, and the door will open for you. Yes, everyone who asks will receive. Everyone who searches will find. And everyone who knocks will have the door opened.” Matthew 7:7-8 I had to turn to the Bible to[Read More…]
Streak through the Slump
“The strength of your reason determines the length of your season.” — Unknown I’ve heard it said that tough times never last, tough people do! I recall a few tough stretches throughout my time in the shed industry when sales were slow and I found myself in a dreaded slump.[Read More…]
Never Act in Haste
“Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the next four sharpening the axe.” — Abraham Lincoln We are all faced with the challenge of making important life decisions/trade-offs. They are often complex and involve many moving parts that can be paralyzing to your decision-making[Read More…]
Get Your ASK in Gear!
“You get in life what you have the courage to ask for.” — Oprah Winfrey I remember it like it was yesterday, but it happened around 22 years ago. I was very new to the shed sales industry and was just trying to make my way. A prospect came to[Read More…]
